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This tour is a unique occasion to visit the two most significant historical parts of Krakow in one stroll.
Our 3-hour tour starts at the Grunwald Monument on Matejko Square. Then, passing along the famous Royal Route from the fortifications, we will reach the delightful Main Square with its numerous landmarks. In the Old Town, we may also admire the University Quarter with the oldest Polish academic building and the famous Pope’s Window associated with Pope John Paul II.
As we pass by Wawel Hill, our experienced guide will explain the considerable significance of this place for the Polish nation.
After a few moments, we will reach the district known as Kazimierz. While exploring this place, we will focus on the numerous synagogues and monuments of Jewish culture. We will also visit the filming location of the well-known movie “Schindler’s List” while learning more about the tragic history of Kraków’s Jews during World War II. The entire stroll ends at the picturesque Wolnica Square.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our meeting point is the Battle of Grunwald statue in the central part of Jan Matejko Square
We'll end in the heart of Kazimierz district about 15 mins of walking from Wawel Castle Hill. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes there as well as many tram lines so you can get anywhere from there. The guide will help you with making your way back.
Itinerary
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1Barbican, Museum of Krakow
Admire defensive city walls of Krakow with a unique Barbican building. In this place we'll learn about the origins of Krakow and the reasons behind the foundation of the new urban area in the 13th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ulica Florianska
Follow the famous Royal Route towards the Main Square. Floriańska street is full of charming townhouses and important landmarks.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
We will reach the delightful Main Square, one of the biggest town squares of Medieval Europe. Here, we’d be awaited by such magnificent monuments as St. Mary’s Basilica (Kościół Mariacki), Kraków Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and the Town Hall Tower.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius
A visit to inner courtyard of the oldest Polish university building
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bazylika Franciszkanow Sw. Franciszka Z Asyzu
Enter one of the most spectacular churches in the city and learn about the Pope John Paul II
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Wawel Hill
The royal cathedral and courtyard of the Wawel Castle. Our experienced guide will explain the considerable significance of this place for the Polish nation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Szeroka Street
While exploring this place, we will focus on the numerous synagogues and monuments of Jewish culture. We will also visit the filming location of the well-known movie “Schindler’s List” while learning more about the tragic history of Kraków’s Jews during World War II.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Plac Wolnica
The entire stroll ends at the picturesque Wolnica Square, serving as the centre of the Christian part of the former city of Kazimierz.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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